Welcome to the 2016 season – a season where the use of statistics in rugby league is becoming more and more proficient – just like the use of the gym, and the execution of set plays. Stats are increasingly…
Eels Fan Day – Our News From The Event
Last Sunday’s “Blue and Gold Army Festival” appeared to be a great success with thousands of supporters enjoying the opportunity to meet and mix with the Parramatta players. It was probably the biggest roll up of members that we’ve witnessed,…
It’s Time – Let’s Make A Statement in Round 1
I’m sitting in the stand at Penrith – a trial match at the foot of the mountains on a night which featured a storm alert. Then it happens. The Parra chant starts at Penrith’s home ground and on cue Junior…
Post Game Grades – Final Trial
Parramatta Eels 22 – Penrith Panthers 8 The Good: Our aggression in defence. At times it felt unfair. The Bad: The amount of penalties we conceded. Ridiculous. The X-Factor: The on again off again element of the rain reminded…
The Four Points – Where Are We Heading?
The founders of The Cumberland Throw are passionate about football and the Parramatta Eels. This pre-season has been an exciting time for the Blue and Gold Army. Incredible recruitment, a new stadium on the way and a victory in the…
Inner Sanctum Vision – A New Standard in Fan Engagement
The recently released video footage of behind the scenes action at the Auckland Nines is perhaps the best media work ever produced by the Parramatta Eels. If the brief was to make the fans feel like they were there alongside…
Brad Arthur and Sons – Celebrating The Win
It’s a privilege for TCT to bring you this special photo of Brad Arthur and his boys celebrating the Eels’ victory at the Auckland Nines Tournament. BA has created a real sense of family within the football department and the…
Eels Territory Trial – An Interesting Squad
Following the success at the Auckland Nines, the Eels have named a strong squad to take on the Titans in the Northern Territory this Saturday night. Although experienced players such as Watmough, Wicks, Norman, Radradra, Ma’u, Peats, Gower, Foran, Gordon,…
Forty’s First Look – District Representatives
While our first grade squad is still celebrating the spoils of a superb Auckland Nines’ campaign, our Harold Matthews and SG Balls squads are gearing up for their opening round of competition this upcoming weekend. In light of this I…
After The Nines – BA’s Thoughts (And Mine)
After listening to the Brad Arthur interview on Triple M’s Rush Hour (click here for Podcast), a number of features of the Eels Football Department became clearer. Camaraderie BA was very entertaining in his description of Corey Norman – “it’s…